Accounting and Finance Conversion Course (AFCC) students are normally issued with an ID card, which allows swipe access to UTS Library.

To access any computers in the Library, use your UTS Webmail login. If you have not activated your UTS Webmail account go to UTS: MyAccount.

Note: Your username login should always have a CPE prefix (e.g. CPE12345). If the ID no. on your card has a GCA prefix (e.g. GCA56789) then replace the GCA with CPE to create your username login i.e. CPE56789.

Please note that you do not have access to the UTS Library databases.

Borrowing privileges are not included.

You may apply for the Community Borrower (formerly Emerald) membership as a Personal Researcher for a fee of $220 per year or $110 for 6 months (inc. GST). Membership is subject to approval. For further information, see Community > Personal Researchers.

As a UTS student studying overseas, you can access the Library's electronic resources and many special Library services. To access electronic resources, you need to have obtained a UTS student card. Once you have this card, you can log in with your UTS Webmail account details. If you don’t have a student card, you should print out the Student ID card Application - Distant Education mode Students and send it in as per the instructions.

As a UTS Short Course student, UTS Library will help you achieve maximum value from your course by providing the study materials that you need to enhance your learning experience.

Membership options

Category

General Collection & AV Collection

Computer Access

Additional services

Cost

UTS Short Course Online

N/A

Off-campus access to electronic resources, where licences permit.

eReadings

Reference Services including virtual reference desk, and telephone.

Information skills program available at additional fee.

$160 for up to 6 months + GST

(These prices include the affiliate discount)

Registration

Registration for borrowing is available to students enrolled in courses of 2 weeks duration or longer. Payment options are EFTPOS or cheque. The Library does not accept cash payments.

Normally the price of Library services is not included in Short Course fees, however where a Short Course extends over several weeks they may be included. Please check with your course coordinator if you think this may be the case.

For details of other service levels available check the Community tab above.

Note: Entry to the Library is via swipe card. To enter the Library you will need to register at the desk at the front entrance. Please bring your course confirmation letter, together with a photo ID, e.g. your driver's licence. You can visit the Library up to 10 times in a calendar year at no cost.

Staff ID numbers for agency staff should be obtained by your faculty or unit when they complete the official process for appointing staff through the UTS Human Resources Unit. For further information, please visit the HRU website.

Once you have a staff ID number, you will automatically have access to the Library’s online services and resources.

To obtain a Library card please visit the Building 10 Student Centre, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You will need to bring a signed authorisation form from INSEARCH stating your staff ID number and the expiry date of your contract. You will also need to show us photo ID. For more information, see UTS Staff ID Cards above.

Staff ID numbers for nursing clinical associates should be obtained by your faculty or unit when they complete the official process for appointing staff through the UTS Human Resources Unit. For further information, please visit the HRU website.

Once you have a staff ID number, you will have automatic access to the Library’s online services and resources.

Staff ID numbers for off-shore staff should be obtained by your faculty or unit when they complete the official process for appointing staff through the UTS Human Resources Unit. For further information, please visit the HRU website.

Once you have a staff ID number, you will have automatic access to the Library’s online services and resources.

Staff ID numbers for research assistants should be obtained by your faculty or unit when they complete the official process for appointing staff through the UTS Human Resources Unit. For further information, please visit the HRU website.

Once you have a staff ID number, you will have automatic access to the Library’s online services and resources.

Exclusions

Staff ID numbers for visiting/honorary academics should be obtained by your faculty or unit when they complete the official process for appointing staff through the UTS Human Resources Unit. For further information, please visit the HRU website.

Once you have a staff ID number, you will have automatic access to the Library’s online services and resources.

Community Members can access a specific row of computers in the Library to access these Databases.

University Libraries Australia and New Zealand (ULANZ)

ULANZ is a borrowing scheme that allows staff and students from member universities to borrow in person from other universities in Australia and New Zealand. The scheme is a cooperative arrangement between CAUL and CONZUL* member libraries.

Privacy

Community members engaged in personal research, staff and students from other institutions (including year 11 & 12 High School students), UTS Alumni and UTS Short Course students can become Day Visitors and visit the Library up to 10 times in a calendar year at no cost.

Day Visitors can access the Library's collections, copy and scan. Please note: no refunds are available for money placed on Day Visitor Cards for copying or scanning.

Day visitors are able to request items from the Library Retrieval System (LRS) for a day loan. Please note these items are for in library use only and must be returned 1 hour before library closing time. To borrow the LRS item(s), please see staff at the Enquiries and Loans Desk with your day visitor pass.

computer and printing access is not available to Day Visitors

Official visitors to the Library do not need to register. Library staff may have already completed a Visitor form in advance.

Children under 18 accompanying a parent or carer may accompany those with access rights.

Register by completing the Day Visitor Registration form at the Security Desk when you first visit the Library. Once you have registered and provided security with some form of photo ID, you will be issued with a Day Visitor card which must be returned at the end of each visit.

UTS Library provides free access and borrowing privileges to high school students participating in the Library’s Building Connections Program. This program is part of the University's Widening Participation Strategy and is aimed at introducing the UTS Library to students from targeted priority high schools and to high school students from an Indigenous background.

Eligible students

Year 9-12 students attending:

Brisbane Waters Secondary College

Cabramatta High School

Year 9-12 students from an Indigenous background attending:

Alexandria Park

Casula High School

St Ignatius Riverview

Tempe High School

Trinity College

Ultimo Public School

What services do we offer?

Category

General Collection, Library Retrieval System (LRS) & AV Collection

Computer Access

Additional services

Cost

Community Borrower

5 items 2-week Loan 3 renewals

Journal & Thesis items from the Library Retrieval System are borrowable for a day loan*

No 7-day Loans No Reserve materials or BONUS+ requests No hold requests No curriculum collection items

Use of selected Library computers to search the web and journal databases where licences permit.

No off campus access to databases

Use of copying and printing facilities

No Cost

Ongoing access to the Library until the end of your Year 12 studies

*for in library use only. Items must be returned one hour before library closing.

Other advantages

quiet space to study at night, weekends or holidays

help with your research – save time and ask the Librarian at the Research Help Desk or via Online Chat

How to apply

Eligible students should complete the Registration Form (PDF) and bring it to the Loans & Enquiries Desk in the Library.

Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to have your parent or guardian sign the application form

Sydney Institute (TAFE NSW)

Students and staff from Sydney Institute (SI) have a borrowing agreement with UTS.

Information about Membership Registration

Please register online or at the Library Enquiries and Loans Desk. To complete your registration you will need a membership card created for you at the Enquiries and Loans Desk.

You will need to provide Photo ID and proof of current enrolment, employment or affiliation at your home institution.

Membership is per Annum, and expires on 31st January of the following year

Membership options

Category

General Collectionm, Library Retrieval System (LRS) & AV Collection

Computer Access

Cost

Community Borrower

5 items 2-week Loan 3 renewals

Journal & Thesis items from the Library Retrieval System are borrowable for a day loan*

No 7-day Loans No Reserve materials No hold requests or BONUS+ requests No curriculum collection items

Use of selected Library computers to search the web and journal databases where licences permit.

No off campus access to databases

$50 per annum (expiring 31 January each year)

*for in library use only. Items must be returned one hour before library closing.

TAFE NSW (except Sydney Institute)

TAFE NSW students other than those studying at Sydney Institute (SI) are able to access the Library to browse the Collection and photocopy as Day Visitors.

For more information see Day Visitors above.

Overseas universities

Day Visitors access is available to staff and students from overseas universities.

Information about Membership Registration

Community Borrower memberships are available only to overseas university staff or research (Masters by Thesis or PhD) students.

To be issued a Community Borrower card, students will need to provide a letter of introduction from their academic supervisor stating they are research students. Staff will need to provide proof of employment from their institution.

Access is available to a limited number of computers - these computers will give you onsite access to some of our online databases (where licensing permits). Smart Card users must use the second login in the email sent to them access these databases.

Booking sheets are available near the Research Help Desk. Bookings are for one hour timeslots with a maximum of one per day. Bookings must be made in person.

To use these computers you will need a username and password. These are on your Library card.

UTS Community Smart Card Users

Username: number on the front of the card For example – 9000065889

Password: serial number on the back of the card For example - 1170161320171592

Computer Access There are 6 Community Members computers furthest from the Research Help Desk (Level 2)

Access to a computer cannot be guaranteed due to demand.

If you require assistance with accessing computers, take your Library card to the Research Help Desk.

Day Visitors

Replacement Library cards are available from the Loans & Enquiries Desk for a cost of $30. Do not share your Library card with others as you are responsible for the items borrowed on your card until they are returned.